by Keri McDermott | Jan 25, 2019 | Archived
Approximately 80 percent of serious medical errors involve miscommunication during the transfer of care from one healthcare provider to another, according to the Joint Commission.[1] A recent article in Medscape articulates how hospitalist physicians can improve...
by | Jan 22, 2019 | Archived
Great Plains QIN is partnering with communities throughout the region to unite stakeholders, consumers and healthcare providers to improve communication and care coordination – resulting in reduced hospital admissions, readmissions and medication harm. A team at Great...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 21, 2019 | Archived
It’s never too late to quit smoking. Quitting smoking NOW improves an individuals’ health and reduces their risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease and other smoking-related illnesses. At this time of year, we know that many smokers make a new years’...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 21, 2019 | Archived
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is committed to protecting people and the future of the healthcare, veterinary and agriculture industries from the threat of antibiotic resistance. CDC just released new data in its Antibiotic Resistance (AR)...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 21, 2019 | Archived
The article below was originally published in the January 2019 issue of the South Dakota Medicine Journal published by the South Dakota State Medical Association. Author: Stephan Schroeder, MD, CMD, CMQ Medical Director, South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care Our...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 15, 2019 | Archived
The Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion Program (ASAP) provides long-term care facilities and acute care hospitals with resources to promote appropriate antibiotic use, improve patient outcomes and prevent antibiotic resistance. The ASAP site...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 14, 2019 | Archived
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has some additions to their Move Your Way Toolkit based on the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We all know regular exercise is good for you and it can help you lose weight. Many Americans do not get...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 14, 2019 | Archived
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aims to save lives and prevent prescription opioid misuse, Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and overdose by equipping providers with the knowledge, tools and guidance they need. The CDC’s Guidelines for Prescribing...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 14, 2019 | Archived
An estimated 80,000 Americans died of the flu or flu-related complications last winter, according to estimates from the CDC. The flu does not discriminate, it can be dangerous for anyone. Charlie Hinderliter wasn’t opposed to the flu shot. He didn’t have...
by Keri McDermott | Jan 4, 2019 | Archived
Healthcare is personal. Any individual in need of healthcare services becomes vulnerable. The level of comfort and confidence relayed by healthcare professionals at every stage of care can impact positive health outcomes. Long waits, big words and confusing bills may...
